4.8 /5 (34 reviews)
Overview
THE KNOX SCHOOL is a progressive, co-ed, independent, college preparatory boarding and day school located on 40 acres of serene waterfront property along the North Shore of Long Island, New York. Just minutes from Manhattan, our small yet diverse student body represents more than 20 countries and attracts students from local Long Island communities, the tri-state area, and across the U.S.
Founded in 1904, The Knox School is Long Island’s oldest established private school. Our inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate. A Knox education provides superior college preparatory academics and boundless experiences with interest-driven clubs, hands-on service learning, multidisciplinary opportunities in the Visual & Performing Arts, and a nationally-competitive Athletics program. Whether you are an aspiring engineer or equestrian, artist or architect, performer or physicist, a Knox education unlocks every student’s potential and prepares them for success after high school.

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Co-ed Boarding Grades: 6-12
Co-edCo-ed
Co-ed Suburban
Yes ESL: Yes
60,000 Tuition: $60,000
156 # of Students: 156
Co-ed Teacher:Student: 1:6
Co-ed International Student: 30%
32 AP Courses: 32
1.00 Endowment: $6,410/student
83 Faculty w/ adv. degree: 83%
1710 SAT: 1226/1600
#115 USA Boarding School
School Videos (7)
Matriculation
All graduates (2021-2023)
17 Cornell University 1 +
20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
23 Georgetown University 1 +
28 New York University 1 +
42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
49 Northeastern University 1 +
49 Purdue University 1 +
55 University of Miami 1 +
57 Penn State University Park 1 +
63 George Washington University 1 +
83 Michigan State University 1 +
93 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 +
103 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 +
136 University of the Pacific 1 +
172 SUNY University at Albany 1 +
Chinese graduates (2020-2023)
25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
28 New York University 6
28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
34 University of Rochester 2
36 University of California: Irvine 1
38 University of California: Davis 5
42 Boston University 6
42 Brandeis University 1
47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
48 University of Georgia 2
49 Lehigh University 1
49 Northeastern University 3
49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
57 Penn State University Park 9
59 Syracuse University 6
59 University of Washington 1
62 Rutgers University 11
63 George Washington University 3
63 University of Connecticut 3
AP Courses
Total 32
Biology Calculus AB Psychology
English Language and Composition Statistics Chemistry
Calculus BC English Literature and Composition Music Theory
Physics 1 Physics 2 United States History
Environmental Science Computer Science A Computer Science Principles
United States Government and Politics World History
AP Scores
In the year of 2021 - 2021, 28 students took a total of 37 AP exams, 54% resulted in scores of 3+
Arts
Total 18
Studio Art I Studio Art II AP Art and Design
Dance Ceramics Media Arts I
Media Arts II Photography Digital Film Making
Electronic Illustration Theatre I Theatre II
Stagecraft Music History Choir
Chamber Choir Chamber Ensemble AP Music Theory
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total 9
Equestrian Club Fashion Club Knox Jam Session!
Mindfulness Yoga & Meditation Model United Nations Publications Club
Science Oympiads Sports United / Student Athlete Leadership Team (S.A.L.T.) World Cultures Club
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Contact Info
Website
http://www.knoxschool.org
Address
541 Long Beach Road Saint James, NY 11780
Phone Number
6316861600
Email
admissions@knoxschool.org
State/Provience
New York
Basic Info
Year Founded
1904
Campus Size
40 acres
Boarding Rate
60%
Application Info
Deadline
Rolling
School Code
TOEFL:8491
SSAT:4436
Interview
Zoom, Skype, On Campus, Others
Pre Interview
Updating
Other Accepted Scores
iTEP, iELTS, DuoLingo
Year of Accepting Chinese Students
1970
# of Chinese Students
13
Grades open for Chinese Students
6 -11
Toefl
Brief Reviews
  • 4.8 / 5
Detailed Reviews
    • Overall
      4.0 / 5
    • Academics
      4.5 / 5
    • Campus
      4.0 / 5
    • Student Life
      3.5 / 5
    • Athletic&Art
      3.0 / 5
    • Transportation
      3.0 / 5
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